STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2, 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize (1) the First Amendment to the Project Specific Funding Agreement with Dallas County, Transportation - Major Capital Improvement Projects (Project No. 30221-4) in the amount of $8,430,284.10, to include (a) an increase of $826,277.10 for the implementation of bicycle facilities, upgrades to traffic signals and street lights, and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to the revised limits of Justice Center Way, and (b) an increase of $7,604,007.00 for water and wastewater main improvements, specifically to work related to Segment B - Total amount $8,430,284.10 - Financing: Street and Transportation Improvements (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($326,277.10), Bike Lane Fund ($500,000.00), Water Construction Fund ($5,379,074.55); and Wastewater Construction Fund ($2,224,932.45) (subject to appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas desires to amend the Project Specific Funding Agreement with Dallas County, in order to increase the funding obligation from the City and revise the limits for the design and construction of the Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to the revised limit of Justice Center Way per the Major Capital Improvement Program (MCIP). The MCIP projects include the construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard, MCIP 30221 Project segment A and B between Parkhouse Street to Cadiz Street.
The 2003 Trinity River Corridor Balanced Vision Plan identified Riverfront Boulevard as a crucial roadway in the corridor to provide access to downtown, the Trinity lakes bridges and Trinity Parkway to enhance economic development opportunities on the adjacent properties. Riverfront Boulevard is in the 2011 City of Dallas Bike Plan and the North Central Texas Council of Governments 2040 Mobility Plan.
In 2005, the City Council authorized a Project Specific Funding Agreement with Dallas County for the Riverfront Boulevard Project. The improvements consisted of replacing the existing pavement with 11-inch reinforced concrete pavement, storm drainage upgrades, bicycle tracks, sidewalks, barrier free ramps, drive approaches, landscaping, lighting, traffic signals, water and wastewater upgrades.
The Riverfront Boulevard portion of this project is part of a larger joint City of Dallas and Dallas County project that extends from Parkhouse Street to Cadiz Street. The City was the lead agency for Riverfront Boulevard from Parkhouse Street to the Union Pacific Railroad (Segment A) which is completed, and Dallas County is the lead agency for Riverfront Boulevard from the revised limits of Justice Center Way to Cadiz Street (Segment B). Segment B is estimated to begin construction in January 2025 (this action). The segment at the Union Pacific Railroad bridge crossing (segment C), will be planned for reconstruction at a later date.
Dallas County has prepared the Segment B engineered plans, specifications and estimates to be used for procurement and award of the construction contracts for the identified projects. The City has reviewed the engineering documentation, including the plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate. The County will oversee and inspect all work performed by the construction contractor and will provide such engineering inspection and testing services as required to ensure that the construction is accomplished in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and estimates.
The total project cost for the Riverfront project (Segments A & B) is $90,098,363.10, an increase of $21,811,731.18 from the original amount of $68,286,631.92, of which the City of Dallas is obligated to provide $29,318,374.10, an increase of $8,430,284.10 in funding. Segment A, which has been completed, was $9,636,631.92 of which the balance of $603,214.82 will be transferred to Segment B. Segment B is estimated at $81,064,946.00. The County will pay a total amount of $12,355,761.82, an increase of $1,999,999.90. The Texas Department of Transportation through Reginal Toll Revenues funding is $48,424,227.18, an increase of $11,381,447.18.
Most of the project cost is funded by regional funds with the balance funded by the City and the County on a 50/50 basis with the exception of the water/wastewater and environmental related stages. This action will authorize the required additional funding from the City for the implementation of bicycle facilities, upgrades to traffic signals and street lights, construction of street improvements, and water and wastewater main improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to the revised limits of Justice Center Way. Funds will be disbursed over the project time frame.
This action will authorize the First Amendment to the Project Specific Funding Agreement with Dallas County in the amount of $8,430,284.10, which includes a) an increase of $826,277.10 for the implementation of bicycle facilities, upgrades to traffic signals and street lights, and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to the revised limits of Justice Center Way, and b) an increase of $7,604,007.00 for water and wastewater main improvements, specifically to work related to Segment B. This project will facilitate the movement of multimodal transportation improvements to benefit both the County and the City of Dallas.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design March 2008
Completed Design December 2020
Begin Construction January 2025
Complete Construction June 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 16, 2001, the City Council authorized a Master Agreement with Dallas County governing future transportation major capital improvement projects between the City of Dallas and Dallas County by Resolution No. 01-0104.
On April 17, 2001, the City Council authorized submission of the list of candidate projects to Dallas County in Dallas County's Major Capital Improvement Fund Thoroughfare Program's 2001 Call for Projects; and authorize acceptance and implementation of the projects selected by Dallas County for this program by Resolution No. 01-1219.
On January 12, 2005, the City Council authorized a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for participation in design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of paving, drainage, water and wastewater main improvements on Industrial Boulevard from south of IH 30 to north of Commerce Street by Resolution No. 05-0129.
On January 23, 2008, the City Council authorized a professional services contract for the engineering design of Continental Avenue from Riverfront Boulevard to Interstate Highway 35 for planning, topographic survey and the design of street paving, storm drainage and wastewater improvements by Resolution No. 08-0324.
On September 26, 2012, the City Council authorized an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz to Continental Avenue by Resolution No. 12-2372.
On March 26, 2014, the City Council authorized a contract award with Texas Standard Constructions, LTD for the construction of street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for Street Reconstruction Group by Resolution No. 14-0513.
On January 27, 2021, the City Council authorized a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County, Transportation - Major Capital Improvement Projects (Project No. 30221-4) in the amount of $8,701,920.90 for the implementation of bicycle route and construction of street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard from Cadiz Street to Continental Avenue for participation in design, right-of-way acquisition, construction of paving, drainage; and $10,500,000.00 for water and wastewater main improvements by Resolution No. 21-0231.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Transportation (A) (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$ 326,277.10 |
$ 0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Bike Lane Fund |
$ 500,000.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Construction Fund |
$1,112,466.23 |
$1,112,466.22 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Construction Fund |
$2,689,537.27 |
$2,689,537.28 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$4,628,280.60 |
$3,802,003.50 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
1 $4,141,798.58
2 $ 432,473.57
6 $3,856,011.95
Total $8,430,284.10
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